stonefreelee Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 We mustn't infect the Janis thread. Yeah, let's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedZepChick Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 I recorded the film Janis on my DVR about a month ago when it was on VH1 Classics...I must admit, I was never really a fan, or knew much about her until I watched this. She seemed like such a fun person, and so down to earth, which really impressed me...I just recently purchased the book her sister wrote, Love, Janis, and have been enjoying that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAC64 Posted January 19, 2008 Share Posted January 19, 2008 One of the true great female singers, EVER! Rock on Janis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I just never really got into the Rolling Stones. Now they're just guys that tour in hopes of reliving the old days. It will never happen. Having seen the Stones on tour as recently as just a couple years ago I can't say I got that impression at all, especially since a fair number of tunes came from the album that were out in support of at the time, A Bigger Bang. I saw no evidence whatsoever of a band hoping to relive the old days but one firmly rooted in the present. If that was their goal, they failed miserably, especially by playing new material. In regard to Janis, I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet as I haven't read the entire thread but even if it has, it never hurts to recommend Festival Express again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 LZC, I read that book. It's really good I also read Scars of Sweet Paradise and Love Janis was much better, IMO. It was more about Janis instead of the whole scene. and where can I get festival express? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonefreelee Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Just finished reading a news story about Janis. The house she moved into when she was four has had a marker placed on it...Port Arthur, Texas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 20, 2008 Author Share Posted January 20, 2008 They always turned her away there it seems. After she died they finally paid her some attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 and where can I get festival express? Amazon should have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 They do and The Complete Monterrey Pop. I will have to get both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimoblueday Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Just finished reading a news story about Janis. The house she moved into when she was four has had a marker placed on it...Port Arthur, Texas... Link to Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 ^Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Since we have other band thread, I thought why not start one for her? And what a better than now, since tomorrow (January 19) is her birthday. She'd have been 64. I know I'm not her only fan on here, so now others can talk about her here. Happy Birthday Janis! Thanks for starting this Janis thread and posting all of those great photos, lzfan714! I love Janis. She and Grace are my favorite women vocalists...and are both on my list of top 10 all-time favorite vocalists. I went through stages, when I was young, where I alternately dressed like Janis, Grace, and Stevie. As depressing as it is, "Ball & Chain" is probably my favorite Janis song. Link to Article Thanks for the link, EBD! Port Arthur/Beaumont has had, in the very recent past, a festival to celebrate Janis' birthday. Johnny Winter and other blues artists have performed there. I think the festival is affiliated with an East Texas music hall of fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Grace is also a favorite of mine. Stevie too, just not nearly as much as Janis. And about Ball and Chain that isn't depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Grace is also a favorite of mine. Stevie too, just not nearly as much as Janis. And about Ball and Chain that isn't depressing. I've never been a big Stevie fan but I did love her style. You're right about Ball and Chain - there are more depressing songs. Janis is so emotional and her voice so powerful when she sings it, though, you can feel the pain and heartbreak in her voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 During Little Girl Blue on the Tom Jones show, I almost cried. That is depressing. It was so powerful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Quaalude Queen !!! Oops! Don't know where that one came from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 It's okay. My name is Alicia, so you can call me that if you'd like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 During Little Girl Blue on the Tom Jones show, I almost cried. That is depressing. It was so powerful. I know that clip. So powerful...and so painful. My apologies for mistyping your name, lzfan715. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 It's okay. I posted it right above yours. I know she didn't write that song, but I think it had a really deep meaning to her because of her baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) It's okay. I posted it right above yours. I know she didn't write that song, but I think it had a really deep meaning to her because of her baby. Janis had so much pain and sadness in her life. Did you ever watch the documentary of her life? Here is the link: http://boards.biography.com/thread.jspa?messageID=800039288 Edited to add link. Edited January 21, 2008 by MadScreamingGallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 No, I haven't ever seen that. I want Janis The Film, but it's hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I think they actually went out on a date once. I guess Dick realized he was in way over his head with her...he probably got drank under the table on the first date! Dick Cavett actually is a super intelligent, gifted individual...just not in the same league w/Janis. I don't know about that.....Dick seemed like a real square for his times, hehehehhehehe :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 I think most people were like him though. And that a small percentage of people were like Janis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 This is a great link, imo. She has audience members on the stage dancing and the whole deal.Piece Of My Heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I think most people were like him though. And that a small percentage of people were like Janis. >I think if that staement is purely based on the look OUTSIDE, it's dead wrong....the spirit of those times you either had it INSIDE or you DIDN'T. "Feed your mind"!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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